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Singular or plural following a list
Can anyone tell me if I should use inspire or inspires in this phrase?
An extraordinary leader whose vision, values, integrity and boundless curiosity inspires all who follow in his footsteps.
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should a list of tokens be called a “token list” or a “tokens list” [duplicate]
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“User accounts” or “users account?”
I ask because a list of tasks would usually be called a "task list". However a list or previous winners of a ...
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Capitalization for a bullet list
The following is from some software documentation we are writing:
NOTE: Refreshing a report may be necessary or helpful when:
you believe the data in the report has changed since it was ...
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Periods for bullet point items
In a 'bulleted' list should items that happen to be complete sentences end with a period?
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Equivalent of “former” and “latter” for more than 2 items
Former and latter are valid only when there are two choices.
If I have a list of more than two items, is there an elegant way to say the first one or the last one?
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How should lists of questions be punctuated?
If one wishes to pose a series of questions in the form of a list, how would one go about punctuating that list?
For example:
I write to a colleague asking for an update on a project he is working ...
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How to punctuate lists in general?
(1) How to punctuate lists in general? (2) also, what case to use?
In the case study, signal comparison could be used for:
• signals from redundant channels of emergency stop button,
• output ...
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Use of capitals and full stops in bullet points [duplicate]
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Capitalization for a bullet list
Let's say I have a bullet point list e.g:
Point 1.
Point 2.
Point 3.
Notice I have put a capital letter for the starting letter of ...
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Punctuation to introduce a list: comma vs. colon vs. nothing
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
Angela has three brothers, Mark, Adam, and Ryan.
Angela has three brothers: Mark, Adam, and Ryan.
Angela has three brothers Mark, Adam, and ...
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What does this mean: “Avoid oral calcium, dairy products, shark cartilage & exercise during the medication.”
I found this behind a medicine. At first thought, the sentence looks like it suggests avoiding exercise during the medication. However, I remember reading somewhere that in US English, when there is a ...
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How to use quotes in a list with commas
This is a sentence that I wrote:
In the text, words such as greenbacks, ironclads, and blockade were used.
However, I think there should be quotations around the words. How would I place them? ...
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How to write a bulleted list? [duplicate]
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Question about Capitalization for a Bullet List
Periods for bullet point items
Should each item be in uppercase or not? I've seen both forms:
Yada, yada, yada, ...
